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Fair warning to everyone posting in this thread. We will keep this about those that are currently unsure about their money, car, parts, etc. If you want to discuss what has happened to HPF use the existing thread here -

We're going to keep this about people who are owed stuff and what they should do. Your smart ass remarks are not needed or welcome. Just trying to prempt crap from happening and give anyone fair warning it won't be tolerated.

Good luck to all of those in a tough situation right now, I hope everything works out for you. Keep us in the loop about what is happening.

I ordered a E46 M3 Feramic Stage 2 Clutch Kit. I have already called my bank, but I have to wait 15 days or something to see if the kit shows up. If not, then I can dispute. This however, does not help me getting the clutch. Can someone confirm that the HPF clutch is a South Bend Clutch? I vaguely recall someone contacting the manufacturer directly and ordering it from them, but can't seem to find it ATM.

I would say the best course ATM would be to see about disputing the charges. Given the current situation, I don't know what an attorney would get you. If they are out of cash and their assets are secured then you would just be throwing good money after bad IMO.

I ordered a E46 M3 Feramic Stage 2 Clutch Kit. I have already called my bank, but I have to wait 15 days or something to see if the kit shows up. If not, then I can dispute. This however, does not help me getting the clutch. Can someone confirm that the HPF clutch is a South Bend Clutch? I vaguely recall someone contacting the manufacturer directly and ordering it from them, but can't seem to find it ATM.

I would say the best course ATM would be to see about disputing the charges. Given the current situation, I don't know what an attorney would get you. If they are out of cash and their assets are secured then you would just be throwing good money after bad IMO.

Southbend does in fact make the clutches for HPF, unless they have changed manufactures recently, but I don't believe this is the case. We buy clutches direct from southbend as well as HPF.

I ordered a Stoptech brake kit. HPF has 3,000 dollars, the order went thru optionauto which dont get paid until product is pretty much out the door which isnt scheduled until the 17th so they dont have there money its sitting at HPF.

Parts were at HPF before Chris came in and shut everything down without bothering to send out parts paid for and sitting at HPF. all he had to do was stay open a few days and call UPS to pick up the stuff. waiting for FORCEFEDM3 or KIRK to help before i file a claim

I have put $7500 down on a kit and had intentions of paying it off within the next month, I called my bank and was told that I might not be able to dispute the charges because the transations were completed so long ago. So leading up to now, I'm pulling hair out trying to figure out what I can do.

^So would I. I can deal with having to find my part again, but its the uncertainty that is killing me. I do all my transactions via credit card so there is recourse there, but if I order my clutch from Southbend...what if the HPF one actually arrives. Now I have two clutches when I only need one. I suppose I could wait, but I want my car up and running ASAP.

As for getting an official explanation or a refund, I can't think of any quick and efficient remedy if you paid directly via check, cash, or wire transfer. HPF's website is down. No one is answering their phone or answering their emails, which admittedly is understandable if everyone was told to go home. If you sued you would only have a breach of contract claim. Assuming you win, you would still have to go to the trouble of actually trying to get your remedy from a defunct company. Given the large uncertainty of getting any relief, it may just be a Pyrrhic victory at the end of the day.

Honestly thou I just filed a charge back with bank. they already tried to contact hpf via website. Phone. Facebook. No contact of course Bank said It shouldn't be a problem and ill get my money back. Just takes up to 45 days.

Pretty much was a paid for goods didn't recieve goods sort of claim thru MasterCard. Which is what my debit card is, I paid cash from account via card. Anyways they assured me ill get money back. Its same thing PayPal does.

Damn I hate seeing these situations. This always scares me paying deposits and a company going broke before you get the product. That's why I always try to do these purchases with credit card so you are always protected.